Prince Harry’s venture into the world of literature has left much to be desired.
His autobiography, aptly titled “Spare,” has not only tarnished his family’s reputation but has also managed to produce one of the most lackluster celebrity books in recent memory.
Experts at QR Code Generator, known for their square codes, have ranked Harry’s literary masterpiece among the absolute worst when it comes to celebrity books.
According to their analysis of ratings on Goodreads and Amazon, Harry’s book has sunk faster than his popularity within the royal family.
While legends like Sir Paul McCartney soar with an impressive overall rating of 4.75 out of 5, Harry’s book nosedives into the abyss, securing its position as the fourth lowest-rated celebrity author in the past three years.
QR Code Generator’s spokesperson, who seems to state the obvious, claims that people read books by celebrity authors for a glimpse into their unique journeys.
However, Harry’s tale is more cringeworthy than unique, filled with alleged revelations about the royal family that should have remained buried.
Now, let’s talk about the financial aspect.
Harry signed a staggering $35 to $40 million four-book deal with Penguin Random House, thinking he had hit the jackpot.
But reality check: his advance for “Spare” was a mere $9 to $10 million.
Some reports even suggest he paid his ghostwriter a cool $20 million.
Penguin Random House must have money to burn, as Harry would need to sell over twice the original price of $36 to earn back his advance.
Adding insult to injury, Harry’s book has become an abandoned literary gem, left in rooms, bins, and by poolside at holiday resorts all over Europe.
Even school holidays couldn’t save this disaster, with one tour operator receiving 100 copies of “Spare” from fed-up hotel workers this summer alone.
Zoe Harris, the chief customer officer, quipped that they’ve never seen anything like it and even suggested following Harry’s lead and sparing themselves the trouble.
To boost sales, Penguin Random House went all out, giving away free copies of the book.
However, it seems even that couldn’t save this sinking ship.
Additionally, Harry’s audiobook received no nominations, which is a significant blow.
Rumor has it that the CEO at Penguin Random House is fuming and seeking $35 million from Harry for violating his contract.
It appears that Harry’s drama-filled autobiography may have landed him in hot water.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s autobiography “Spare” has not lived up to expectations.
It has garnered poor ratings, failed to recoup its advance, and has been abandoned by readers across Europe.
The book’s lack of recognition in awards further adds to the disappointment.
It remains to be seen how this literary misstep will impact Harry’s future ventures into writing.